bebe
/BEH-beh/
drinks
Visualizing "bebe" as the verb meaning "drinks."
bebe(Verb)
drinks
?He/She/It drinks, or You (formal) drink
drink!
?Affirmative command for tú (you, informal)
📝 In Action
Mi perro bebe mucha agua después de correr.
A1My dog drinks a lot of water after running.
Usted bebe un café muy fuerte, ¿verdad?
A2You (formal) drink a very strong coffee, right?
¡Bebe el zumo antes de que se caliente!
A1Drink the juice before it gets warm!
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role
The form 'bebe' is used for the third-person singular (he/she/it) and the formal second-person (usted) in the present tense, as well as the informal command (tú).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing commands
Mistake: "Using 'bebes' for the 'tú' command."
Correction: The correct informal command is 'bebe' (without the 's'). '¡Bebe más leche!'
⭐ Usage Tips
Hydration Reminder
A very common phrase is 'Bebe más agua' (Drink more water), often used to gently suggest healthier habits.
Visualizing "bebe" as the noun meaning "baby."
📝 In Action
El bebe está durmiendo en su cuna.
A1The baby is sleeping in his crib.
Ven aquí, mi bebe, te doy un abrazo.
B1Come here, my sweetheart (baby), I'll give you a hug.
💡 Grammar Points
The Accent Distinction
The noun meaning 'baby' is correctly written 'bebé' (with an accent). The stress changes the meaning entirely. However, 'bebe' (no accent) is often used informally or quickly, especially when spoken, but you should try to write it with the accent ('bebé').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misspelling
Mistake: "Writing 'bebe' when you mean 'baby'."
Correction: The noun must carry the accent on the second 'e': 'bebé'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bebe
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'bebe' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bebe' or 'bebé' correct when talking about an infant?
While Spanish speakers often say 'bebe' quickly, the grammatically correct word for 'baby' is 'bebé' (with an accent). 'Bebe' without the accent is the conjugation of the verb 'to drink'.